Huntsville Middle School

Our first week was a fantastic week at HMS! We are learning to Grow, Succeed, and Conquer The Hill!

What a great night! We had an awesome turnout at Open House, and we’re so thankful for all the families who came out to connect with us. It was a joy seeing our halls full of energy and excitement for the new school year! 💙📚🦅

Day 2 of Inservice/Professional Development: Rooted in Purpose, Ready for the Year We spent some time today doing the work that fuels the work—revisiting our mission, refining our vision, and grounding ourselves in the commitments we’ve made to our students and each other. This team shows up with heart, with purpose, and with a shared belief in what’s possible. The year ahead is full of potential—and we’re ready!

Our Huntsville Middle School Admin Team spent the week at the 2025 AAEA Conference in Little Rock, learning alongside school leaders from our district and across Arkansas. We’re always working to become better leaders for our students—because when we grow, they benefit. Grateful for the inspiration from Todd Whitaker, Jack Berckemeyer, and so many others! #AAEALEGACY

Shout out to some of our awesome 8th grade football players! When asked to help out, these young men stepped up without hesitation—moving desks, chairs, and bookshelves to support other classrooms. They set a great example of teamwork, leadership, and character. Way to go!

We wanted to provide our parents and students with advance notice that, starting this school year, Act 122 (“Bell to Bell, No Cell”) prohibits the use/possession of phones, earbuds & other devices during the school day. Devices must be off & stored. Learn more: bit.ly/Bell-to-Bell

You didn’t hear it from us… but the teachers had their own underground spirit week to close out the year 😎 🪣 Anything But a Cup Day – creativity (and hydration) at its finest 👚 White Lie Shirts – “I love grading essays”… sure you do 🛟 Floaties & Summer Attire – we were mentally at the beach already Just a little end-of-year fun before we float into summer! 🌴☀️

☀️ What a day! Our school-wide field trip to Mitchusson Park last Thursday was packed with fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories. We danced, played basketball, volleyball, softball, baseball, hit the playground, and enjoyed some delicious hotdogs! 🏀🎶🌭⚾️ These are the moments that make school special — time spent together, just having a blast. 💛 #FieldTripFun #MitchussonMemories #SchoolCommunity #UnforgettableMoments #WeHadABlast

📚🎉 Last Wednesday, HMS students who met their AR goals for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters enjoyed a fun field trip to Lokomotion and the park! It was a great way to celebrate their hard work and commitment to reading! 👏🎯 #ARGoals #ReadingReward #MiddleSchoolFun #LokomotionTrip

🎉 We recently celebrated our Team End-of-Year Awards, recognizing student achievement and growth in their classes! 🌟💪 We love our teams, and we love our students. These are just a few snapshots from a day filled with well-deserved recognition and smiles! 📸 #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #StudentSuccess #EndOfYearCelebration

📚🎨 This week, our Creative Writing students brought their stories to life — literally! After crafting original short stories and designing their own illustrated book covers, they had the joy of reading their creations to a group of eager 4th-grade students. It was a perfect blend of creativity and academics — where imagination met literacy, and art brought words to life. 💡✍️📖 We love seeing our students shine and inspire the next generation of readers and writers! #MiddleSchoolMagic #CreativeMinds #ArtMeetsAcademics #StudentAuthors #LiteracyInAction

🎨 Our Advanced Art students designed a fun, hands-on project to teach first graders about shapes, colors, motor skills, and joyful words! 💛 It was a sweet mix of creativity, learning, and mentorship. So proud of these young artists! 👏🖍️ #ArtWithPurpose #JoyfulLearning #CreativeConnections

🍽️❤️ A HUGE thank you to our incredible community churches for showering our staff with love and delicious lunches all week long for Teacher Appreciation Week! We are beyond grateful to Huntsville United Methodist Church, Calvary Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, and Assembly of God Church for feeding our team and filling our hearts. Your generosity means the world to us, and we’re so lucky to be part of such a supportive community. Together, we’re making a difference — one act of kindness at a time! 💙📚 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #CommunityStrong #ThankYou #WeLoveOurTown

🖊️📚 Our Yearbook Signing Party was a hit today! Laughter, memories, and heartfelt messages filled the air as students signed each other’s yearbooks — capturing friendships and fun that will last a lifetime. 💙✨ We still have 24 yearbooks left for sale! If your student hasn’t grabbed one yet, it’s not too late to hold onto the memories. 📸 Don’t miss out! #Yearbook2025 #MiddleSchoolMemories #SignedWithLove #CaptureTheMoment

🎣 Last Thursday Mr. Henry’s Outdoor Ed class taught over 150 second graders how to cast through a fun fishing game! HMS students led the way! 👏🐟 Great job to our young leaders for making outdoor learning fun! 🤩 #OutdoorEd #HMSPride #StudentLeaders

🎣 Spring Fishing Derby Fun! 🎣 This past Tuesday, the HMS Outdoor Ed Fishing Derby was a huge success! Students reeled in catfish ranging from 1 lb to 4.7 lbs — what a catch! 🐟 Special thanks to Mr. Henry, Coach Duncan, Mrs. Beam, Mrs. Duncan, and Mrs. Hafen for all their hard work and support in making this awesome event happen. We appreciate you! 💙

📚✨ Our HMS History Club had an unforgettable trip to Top of the Rock in Ridgedale, MO on Monday! From stunning views to rich Ozark history, it was a day full of learning and adventure. 🏞️📖 #TopOfTheRock #HistoryClub #FieldTripFun

Our HMS Eagles soared on the ATLAS test! We’re so proud of our students for working hard and giving their best effort every day during testing. To celebrate their dedication, students earned tickets for their hard work and had the choice to: • Enter drawings for awesome prizes like an Apple gift card, fishing tackle box with lures, cake baking kit, Google Play card, volleyball, football, and more! • Or use their tickets for a tasty treat! Our Eagles didn’t just work hard on the test—they’ve been showing grit and growth all year long, and we couldn’t be prouder!

We’re feeling the love at Huntsville Middle School! ♥️ A huge THANK YOU to our amazing community partners and families for making Teacher Appreciation Week so special: 🙌🏻 • State Farm Insurance – delicious cookies • Huntsville Sonic – refreshing drinks • Huntsville Walmart – a beautiful cake • Our incredible HMS families – sweet treats like cookies, cake pops, and more Our teachers pour so much into our students every single day, and we’re so grateful to have a community that loves pouring back into them. 🎉 We love our teachers, and we love our community!♥️